What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Division Seasonal Laborers position at City of Idaho Falls?
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for Wastewater Division seasonal laborer positions. These positions perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties related to the construction, maintenance, or repair of City-owned property in the Public Works Wastewater Division.
This announcement will be used to fill seasonal positions as they become available. These positions work up to 40 hours per week.
Hourly wage dependent upon qualifications:
Uses a variety of hand tools, such as shovels, picks, brooms, pitch forks, etc., loads or unloads supplies; lifts and moves heavy objects; lifts and carries materials in the maintenance of property owned by the City.
Operates small power tools and equipment such as, hand mower, weed trimmer, chain saw, riding mower, tamper, or roller; may operate pick-up or small vehicle in transportation of materials (if 18-yrs of age or older); checks equipment on a daily basis to assure that it is operating safely and correctly.
May operate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) hauling and applying Biosolids to farm ground if 18-yrs of age or older and possesses either a Class A or B Idaho commercial driver’s license.
Assists Licensed wastewater operators in the general operation and maintenance of wastewater system, including main lines, valves, Lift station pumps, may assist with the operation of heavy equipment or the GPS locating of various wastewater system appurtenances.
May mow grass and remove weeds on City grounds including minor sprinkler system repairs.
Performs related duties as required.
1. Education and Experience:
A. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform above duties.
AND
B. Some experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks desirable (if required).
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some knowledge of City geography; some knowledge of basic maintenance procedures; some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to above duties; some knowledge of the operation of standard hand and power tools.
Some skill in the operation of standard hand tools and heavy-duty trucks preferred.
Ability to work in all weather extremes; ability to perform strenuous physical labor; ability to operate small motorized vehicles and pick-up; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
3. Special Qualifications:
May require a valid Idaho Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Final candidates will be subject to a background check prior to employment.
Final candidates will also be subject to a pre-employment drug screening and a drug and alcohol clearinghouse check prior to operating a Commerical Motor Vehicle.Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc. Working within public rights-of-way near construction equipment and vehicular traffic; working within trenches and excavations. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel may be required in normal course of job performance.
This announcement will be used to fill seasonal positions as they become available. These positions work up to 40 hours per week.
Hourly wage dependent upon qualifications:
- $14.00 Hourly (minimum 16-yrs of age; minimum 18-yrs of age if operating City vehicles and/or working in right-of-way, Idaho driver’s license);
- $16.00 Hourly, (minimum 18-yrs of age, Class A or B Idaho commercial driver’s license if required to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).
Uses a variety of hand tools, such as shovels, picks, brooms, pitch forks, etc., loads or unloads supplies; lifts and moves heavy objects; lifts and carries materials in the maintenance of property owned by the City.
Operates small power tools and equipment such as, hand mower, weed trimmer, chain saw, riding mower, tamper, or roller; may operate pick-up or small vehicle in transportation of materials (if 18-yrs of age or older); checks equipment on a daily basis to assure that it is operating safely and correctly.
May operate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) hauling and applying Biosolids to farm ground if 18-yrs of age or older and possesses either a Class A or B Idaho commercial driver’s license.
Assists Licensed wastewater operators in the general operation and maintenance of wastewater system, including main lines, valves, Lift station pumps, may assist with the operation of heavy equipment or the GPS locating of various wastewater system appurtenances.
May mow grass and remove weeds on City grounds including minor sprinkler system repairs.
Performs related duties as required.
1. Education and Experience:
A. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform above duties.
AND
B. Some experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks desirable (if required).
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some knowledge of City geography; some knowledge of basic maintenance procedures; some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to above duties; some knowledge of the operation of standard hand and power tools.
Some skill in the operation of standard hand tools and heavy-duty trucks preferred.
Ability to work in all weather extremes; ability to perform strenuous physical labor; ability to operate small motorized vehicles and pick-up; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
3. Special Qualifications:
May require a valid Idaho Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Final candidates will be subject to a background check prior to employment.
Final candidates will also be subject to a pre-employment drug screening and a drug and alcohol clearinghouse check prior to operating a Commerical Motor Vehicle.Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc. Working within public rights-of-way near construction equipment and vehicular traffic; working within trenches and excavations. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel may be required in normal course of job performance.
Salary : $14 - $16